2529

Dance was logy today--my feet felt like they were encased in lead. I couldn't seem to follow the steps that well--just stumbled through the more complex patterns.

I ate a late breakfast--oatmeal, raisins, brown sugar, English muffin, and orange juice. Then came back and napped until it was time to head for class--stopping along the way for a Frap. On way home from class, I stopped and got a piece of chicken and some potato strips--I was feeling hungry.

More dancing tomorrow--in El Dorado Hills! Not any complex dances--just some fun movements. I can do that--fun is the best. There are a lot of classes, dances, and events over the next few weeks--something almost every day.

It's really early tonight--but I'm fading quickly. The night is young--but I am not. CBS is fielding a full spectrum of TV shows--and I'm starting to follow their streamings.

2530

Moon Day--or rather the day after supermoon day. I awoke around 6am--took my medications and went back to napping. Got up and grabbed a pastry and some lemonade--and later after midday had a turkey a la king platter at the BBQ place. Big meal--dressing, turkey, mashed potatoes, garlic bread, salad, and lots of gravy.

Back to dance program come tomorrow--big moon tonight. Have a PD support group on Thursday--and dance classes on W-Th-F.

I watched a couple of episodes of the latest Longmire--good show, good acting, good story. It's just 9pm but I'm already sleepy--perhaps my patterns are shifting. I did get up several times last night--but I didn't keep exact records, like always.

I spent about two hours this afternoon (after big lunch) meandering around Walmart. I walked the whole store--noting where things are shelved and what is there. Lots of stuff--lots and lots of things. I picked up a Halloween t-shirt--that was my big buy after walking through the big box.

2531

Supermoon made it--finally. Some cloud cover obscured the early stages of the eclipse--but dispersed at the full eclipse stage to light the darkened globe like a red lantern. I watched it happen on the Paris live feed--just minutes before it happened in the sky over Sacramento.

It will be 18 years until this event happens again--and if I'm around, I'll watch it then with my 94 year old eyes. Looking forward to it--and to still be dancing as well.

I rested a lot today--ate, slept, and tuned in on the supermoon activity. The live chat that was on the streaming site was very hyper and manic--people from all over the planet were sending comments and wild posts. I closed the chat link--it was too "noisy" for my tastes. That left me with the quiet image of the moon--undergoing the eclipse.

It's still quite early in the evening now--just slightly past 9pm. But I'm fading--and will probably go horizontal soon.

2532

Full moon coming--actually a supermoon and the feeling is crazy. I was awakened around 6am this morning--the LifeAlert system had been activated and my phone was signaling and incoming call. Turned out that MD had fallen when she got up to go to the toilet--and couldn't get up. She may have called out but I didn't hear her--the LifeAlert person's voice and my phone were what brought me awake.

The EMT's were here in minutes--I unlocked the front door and they arrived almost immediately. They took her to the ER for observation--and released her within a few hours. She was bruised and her ribs are sore--but otherwise she was OK. My ex drove down and took care of checking her out--and brought her home. My daughter, her fiancé, and the grandkid slept through it all--they didn't hear any of the noise generated by the EMT's or LifeAlert system.

The rest of the day was a blur--I was very tired from my truncated morning sleep.

Barring any thick clouds, the supermoon should be bright and visible tomorrow evening--we'll have a clear view of its peregrinations. It'll be 18 years before it happens again--when I'm 94. Will I still be dancing then--I see no reason why not?

My ingestion was mixed today--apple, hot chocolate, breakfast sandwich, V8 Fusion, Frap, ice cream, trail mix and ICE. Strange day--strange menu.

2533

The best laid plans--get flipped around. I had planned to wake up early, take my medications, get up and eat a bowl of Cioppino that my daughter prepared, take my midday dosage, drink a V8 Fusion, and go to dance class--all of which went OK except I managed to forget my midday dosage. I would have sworn that I took the pills--but I found them untouched when I returned home.

The weird part is that I didn't seem to notice that I had not taken the pills--I went to dance class and did well with the dances. Before I discovered what I had done (or not done) I stopped and had a Frap--and ate a half sandwich. I downed the sandwich around 5pm--and had to push off my 6pm dosage to 8pm.

I think we'll be able to see the supermoon Sunday evening--it should appear directly in our large windows that face East. It may start a bit low in the sky--which will cause our rear road barrier to block it for a while. Won't happen again until 2033--I'll be 92 then if I'm still dancing then.

Suddenly (or so it seems) it's 10pm--watched a couple of the newly streamed TV episodes. How time flies when I'm lost in a piece of TV eye candy--flies like a bird.

Weekend beckons--will have to do some gym exercises since there are no handy dance activities. Life in the PD lane--dancing slowly.

2534

Busy Thursday--dance class and dinner after plus some TV episodes. Dancing went well--like I've noted previously, I'm dancing more of the dances from memory (muscle and brain). Also hearing the music behind the dances--not just as background but as part of the dance.

Dinner with dance group went well--I was a bit quiet but felt ok about everything. I'm surprised at how early it is right now--I feel like a lot more time has passed than what the clocks show. It feels late but it's only 9pm--will head for the bed soon and read a bit.

Fourth class of the week tomorrow--and nothing planned for the weekend. No dancing on the schedule--may have to head for the gym either Sat or Sun.

Watched a new TV show tonight--Limitless. Not sure I'll follow it--the pilot was a bit flaky. The premise even more so--guy takes a pill that gives him unlimited powers. It's sort of an inverted Superman idea--instead of kryptonite being the nemesis NZT is the enabler which you have to ingest by pill. We shall see--may give it a 2nd chance before cutting it out. There are several new shows on the planning board--they may be more interesting than this first one. Of course, if Under the Dome made it--this one might also.

2536-2535

Two days of dancing--two more to go. I'm feeling fairly tired after just two days--but I did a lot of dancing. Of course, I stayed up late last night--doing Internet searches. So late that I didn't stop and post anything--but still awoke several times last night.

The days and events seem to blur and jumble--I don't remember some details of what I might have done. The TV CBS shows are starting up for the Fall--I'll be watching many of them as the season unfolds. Their new shows can't be streamed for free--you have to sign up and pay a monthly fee to see any of them. No way am I going to do that--there's plenty of the old ones being aired for free.

The dance instructor for today's class had a substitute--it sounded like there had been an emergency but no details were provided. Hope she is well--and is doing some R&R. She was covering a lot of classes--with several of the sessions going for quite a block of time.

Her substitute is someone who has taught before--or is still teaching. She did good--given that she was recruited at the last minute. The class wasn't as full as usual--but there were still quite a number of people who showed up.

Just saw that there will be a supermoon eclipse on Sunday--no details yet but probably requires being up in the early morning.

Despite the difficulty with physical energies over the past couple of weeks--I think I've been retaining more of the dance steps for each dance I do. I seem to be "knowing" the dances--and not having to wrestle with the flow of the dances as much. Also the shift in medication times and eating seems to be working better for me--I'm napping less but still waking during the night.

FO dance class tomorrow--followed by a group meal. The meal is just before my medication time--so will have to shift things a little.

2537

PD support group had a guest speaker today--she was a bit of a stretch for the group. She was into light and positive energies--whereas most in the room are about darkness and being without power.

Perhaps that's too much for me to put on the group--but everyone in the room has to be dealing with the uncertainty associated with PD. And not all seem to be going much beyond what they are dealing with--except perhaps momentarily, now and then.

Part of me wants to jump onto the train she proposes--and part of me keeps shaking my head sideways in negation. Yes, I would rather be joyous rather than morose--light instead of dark. But, like right now, I feel depleted--somewhat empty and worn down. I want to dance and whirl--but I only sit and wait.

Each moment is an opportunity to go for the gold--and ever moment can be relinquished to the shadows. I blather on as I make this post--but I am also tired from doing the day. I am ready for the night--I just want to melt into the darkness and try and dream my way into another day.

Dance tomorrow--and on for several days. In the moment, while entranced in a dance--I can feel the release and letting be of it all.

Words and images crowd my thoughts--fill all space from moment to moment with density and promise. I grow sleepy--and I want to be not here or there or anywhere.

2539-2538

Spent yesterday resting--I was zonked from the previous four days of dancing. Regained enough energy to make it to today's SS dance--but not without incident.

I've been to three SS dances--and on each one there has been dislocations. On the first one, I missed the turnoff--and went though some backroad reversals that finally got me there. On the second trip, I got stuck in traffic because of a roadside fire--again using backroads I got there but with an hour delay. Today, I did fine on the way there--but got stuck for an hour in going home because of a wreck. A huge motorhome must have lost it on the downgrade--anyway, it and other vehicles were scattered on the road, blocking the way.

But I did alright with the dancing--I only didn't know a few that were too complex to learn on the fly. They had the place cooled down this time--a swamp cooler was brought online. Today's SS dance was not exceptionally well attended--and the floor was sticky. But overall the dance worked well for me--although I was a little hungry--I had a big breakfast but could have eaten something as the day wore on. I grabbed some food on the way home--after getting past the wreck.

Have a PD support meeting in the morning--and it's time for the autumn equinox. The weather is still trying to sync up with the season--tomorrow is forecast to reach 96 degrees.

2540

A late but short post--on this fearless Friday. Made it to the Friday dance class--and came away feeling really right. I was hungry--since I didn't eat anything right before or during class. Breakfast didn't quite support the energy needed for the class--so I was feeling a little buzzy toward the end of the session. Also I was definitely feeling the after effects of yesterday's 3 hours of dancing--at the Rescue site.

Tomorrow there is no dancing scheduled--so can rest up for Sunday's dance in SC.

All for now--let the morrow come! Let it be wonderful--and let it be bright!

2542-2541

Three days of dancing--one to go to make it four. Yesterday danced in EDH--today in and around Rescue. Nice groups of people--feel good when I dance with them. Rescue class is a bit far--but since today's FO class was preempted going a bit far was OK. But right now it's early--and I'm tired. But I should be--we danced for nearly three hours today.

The drive to Rescue is nice--rolling hills and huge open spaces. The main road is Green Valley--but the drought has turned it into the Brown Valley. Lots of dry grass on this hills--and in those valleys.

I slept poorly last night--but should do better tonight.

I had a dream last night that seemed very real--I know that some actions in the dream caused me to awaken.

Found out that there's no dance tomorrow evening--which is probably good for me. Can save my energy for Sunday's dance--in Shingle Springs.

So I'm closing off this meager post--even though I skipped posting yesterday. Time to go horizontal--and dream the night away.

2543

Cooler Daze--and dancing ways! Had a tasty breakfast this morning--oatmeal, raisins, brown sugar, bran muffin, OJ, and milk. It was tasty and filling--ate lightly for the rest of the day.

Will dance in El Dorado Hills tomorrow--and probably in Rescue on Thursday. FORPD preempted the Thursday classroom--for the chicken festival!

It's still a bit early tonight--but I grow drowsy. So it's off to bed soon--will read a little and start the nocturnal patterns.

I seem to recall having some dreams last night--but can't retrieve anything now.

Dream and dance--dance and dream. Let the rains fall--and form a stream.

2544

Day after dancing--and all seems right with the world. I'm tired--and had to get up early because of the floor project. And I didn't sleep well last night--I was up/down all night long. I spent time this morning between cat naps--thinking about the CW Line Dance for PWP. I outlined a set of introductory dances--a waltz, an upbeat 8-count, a cha cha, and two slow dances without a lot of steps/turns.

Somewhere along the way--I read a post about dancing/music and PD. The key takeaway--that the music drives the process. Symptoms fall away when triggered by music--all kinds of symptoms. Symptoms can return when the triggers are stopped--so don't stop the triggers!

The floor project went well--it is done except for putting the laundry room back together, B will have to do that in the morrow--or later tonight if he gets home in time.

It actually rained a bit this afternoon--not enough of course but some wetness.

Today, I felt my body's reaction to yesterday's activities--but in general I felt good. That's despite me having to sit around a lot--waiting for the floor guy to finish up. My food/medication regime--got somewhat torqued but not that badly. Will reset tomorrow--there will be a dance class to help regulate the process. Thus will begin my second week of dancing mania--let the good times stroll.

2545

Good dance today--knew most of the dances (even the ones I didn't know for sure). It was a nice crowd--not too many dancers although the floor got somewhat tight. The dance floor was sticky--kept pulling my dance socks off.

My food/medication regime got a bit tweaked today--just for this day though. Can get back on the program tomorrow--plus or minus the floor repair people who are expected early.

Weather is cooling down--about time. After all it is Fall--and the leaves are starting to turn. Smoke in the air from the fires in the surrounding regions--probably burns will keep going for a while.

I'm blitzed from today's activities--danced for nearly 2.5 hours straight. Need to get to sleep tonight--so I can get up early before the floor repairs get underway.

2546

Day of rest--from the dancing devilment. Good to have this day break from the classes of the week--and the open dancing tomorrow. It's not very late--and I'm feeling sleepy. Did laundry tonight--expect the laundry room to be disassembled tomorrow afternoon. The floor worker(s) will have to the appliances moved--so they can work with the floor beneath the washer/dryer.

I had very detailed dreams the past two nights--dreams that involved people from my past. Both the dream nights had me, and old friends/partners, working through some entanglements--issues that had to do with business activities.

So tomorrow is dance time--a chance to dance a lot of the dances I've been practicing. NG read off the dance list for the upcoming workshop--I was happy to realize that there were only a few dances I hadn't heard of. I felt I knew most of the dances named--It was a good feeling.

So, it'll be up in the morning--and onto the dance floor. Looking forward to dancing the day away--and loving it. Dream dancing--and away I go!

2548-2547

It's been 4 days of dancing--and I'm bonked. Happy to have a break tomorrow--especially since there's a Sunday dance on the roster. I've felt good throughout this week--despite the full schedule. I wasn't moving with full speed today--but the class was pushed a bit by the instructor. He didn't call many breaks--and everyone was probably getting slightly dehydrated.

I was bonked last night as well--and missed making a post.

I played with the grandkid this afternoon--she's getting more into the games she has in her closet. I like them myself--so it's a win-win time with her now. She is really sharp--and learns quickly on even the more strategic games.

Going to post out early tonight--like I indicated, I am bonked and ready to be quiet. The ex is here and is working on a late night with the grandkid--wish her the best. As for me--I have to fold my tent.

I think that my revised medication/meal schedule is making a difference in how I feel--and how the medications are working. Also giving some credit to the ACV regime I have adopted--at the start of each day. Will continue to monitor--and see where things go.

2549

Good day--dancing and feeling right. I shifted my medication schedule as per doctor's suggestion--and things seem to be better. I'll continue the shift tomorrow--see if things continue to feel better. I did take two short naps--but have felt less like napping per usual.

Weather is off the charts--100+ temperatures forecast for several days.

Not much else to post--I awoke, I danced, I ate, and I zoned out.

Will keep it short tonight--see what the dreams have to offer.

2550

Went to doctor today--for a check in. Not much new--except the route I took there and back. I went the whole way on Fair Oaks Blvd--no freeways just surface roads. I came back by a different route--one that brought me to dance class. It was enlightening to ferret out such a set of routes--and I didn't get too anxious when I made turns that took me off course a bit.

Went over my symptoms with the doctor--he suggested a slight change in medication times. Mostly to help with my foot cramping--which he thinks is tied to me taking such a late dose right before bed.

I was a bit logy is dance class--clumsy and off track with several dances. I attribute that behavior to me getting up so early (7am)--and not taking a nap today. Also didn't eat much of anything in the morning--didn't have anything of substance until noon or so. Grabbed a sandwich on the way home--and quaffed it for dinner (but earlier than the doctor suggested). I have to work out a schedule for meals, medications, and napping--accommodating all of my dance intervals. Not going to be exactly easy--but it can be done.

It felt good to dance today--and I look forward to doing so tomorrow. Lots of dancing on the agenda over the next few weeks/months--lots of movement on the horizon!

Finally got a new SF periodical--they seemed to go quiet for the past two months. But F&SF is back with an expanded edition--I had gotten out of the habit reading a bit each night as I went to bed. Back to it--I need a break from the movies on the computer. I've watched a lot of movies/episodes--and I seem to be running out of anything of interest. I've tried to not watch anything with 3 stars or less--but I've almost exhausted what the system has to offer.

2551

Have a doctor's appointment tomorrow--and a dance class in the afternoon. Full day--8 to 5!

I'll be taking the street route--so I can see how that works. Looks simple enough--almost a straight shot right into the downtown area.

Put together my list of checkpoints for the appointment--still feel like I'm only skating around the edge of the PD pond. My checkpoints are not compelling--a bit like doing the laundry.

It's early tonight as I post this note--not quite 9 o'clock. Feeling drowsy though--despite the napping that I did today. Have some logistics to sort through with tomorrow's tasks--mostly around food, medications, and such. I will be away from the house all day--so I have make sure I take my medications for the afternoon and eat something along the way.

Which reminds me--I need to take my evening medications now. So goodbye and goodnight--may I sleep tight!

2552

Sun Day--and the day went well (or as well as it could go given the flux of the times). I awakened not too late this morning--and made it to Panera's in time for a bowl of oats. Went to the shopping center to check out bathroom rugs--couldn't find what I wanted at the store. Went home and slept for a while--then went to SB for my daily Frap. Came home and went online to the store I had just visited physically--and found the rugs I wanted. Ordered them--and they are ready for pickup. No need to visit the big box stores--just browse and order online.

I went online and reviewed a route to the doctor's office--that cuts across using only off streets. Will take a bit longer--but will be easier for me to get to dance class afterward (and check out a gym that has handball courts. That's the plan anyway--the route looks direct and simple to navigate. We will see--or we won't.

I started doing laundry late tonight--just put everything in the dryer. Don't want to disturb anyone--but it's better that I do it tonight and not in the morning.

Had an apple for dinner--and a bowl of beef stew that my daughter cooked up this afternoon. Tasty--she's quite the cook. I stashed a bowl for tomorrow's consumption--homemade is better.

I was a bit late taking my medications tonight--don't think it will make much difference. I'm not that precise about my dosage schedule--I seem to be able to endure minor variations.

2553

Saturn's Day--and things are draggy and dense. I awoke early--took my medications and fell back asleep. Awoke hearing the doorbell ring--MD told me later is was the Jehovah Witnesses. I never made it up until late morning--finally getting a late munch at the BBQ place.

Came home and slept--until around 3pm. Went to SB's and downed a hot chocolate and a brownie--I was craving something sweet. And so the day went--doing nothing, going nowhere, lost in space. Had  an apple, some grapes and fig newtons for dinner--nothing of substance. I was still slightly full from the late munch--and the SB's treats.

Can't get my head around why I'm so sleepy/tired--why all I can do is lay down and sleep on the days I'm not dancing? Is it depression--or some other dysfunction?

It's cooler but not any less muggy--the weather is staying in the low 80s but still feels warm and humid. Going for a short walk--want to feel the breeze in my face.

2555-2554

Yesterday's dance class was good--but challenging. There is one new dance that does not have that many steps--but is tricky to do. I'm making that dance my challenge for the month--I'll nail it like I've done other tricky dances.

I started watching a sort of ho-hum movie last night--and went on watching into the evening. I came back from dancing feeling clear--and felt even more so as the evening went by. However, I let the clearness pull me into staying up to late--and sleep in late this morning.

I also awoke during the night with loose bowels--not sure what triggered such and episode. Perhaps the lunch I had at the BBQ place (chicken piccata)--or the dish of tuna casserole that my daughter and grandkid made for their dinner. Whatever it was, it flushed me out--I had a flat bread with bacon and eggs for brunch to replace things. I bumped into two of the dancers from classes as I left the brunch place--then came home and napped some. Then went for a green tea Frap--and had a chocolate brownie with it. Bumped into one of the waiters from the brunch place--at SB's. Small world--and getting smaller!

We had a guest presenter at yesterday's PD support group--the yoga teacher who also was at last month's Folsom PD support session. She led us through some yoga postures--I could feel how stiff and unlimber I have become, despite all of the dancing. She is focusing her practice on people with illnesses--her brother has recently been diagnosed with PD. I mentioned to her that I had been mulling over how I might put together something with CW line dancing for people with movement issues--and she encouraged me to pursue doing something in that arena.

Onward and onward--I am I Don Quixote!

2556

Had a full dance class--several hours long. Danced for the seniors--class was larger than usual. So for the seniors we had about 10 dancers--it was fun and appreciated. I didn't eat much before class--I grabbed a sandwich and smoothie on the way home. Then had an apple and some fig newtons for dinner--right now I'm feeling tired and a little hungry still.

It's really early--only around 8:30pm right now. I watched a blow-em-up film--about a woman who hires a demolition ace to blow up three people who killed her parents. They had some incredible bomb scenes--which the film was mostly about.

Dance class tomorrow--but no class on Friday. Where did the week go--why did it go by so quickly?

The ending of the Wallander series was a bummer--he ends up with Alzheimer's. There will be no new episodes for this series--can't go anywhere but down from where the show ended.

I'm drifting and fading--time to wrap things up and try to get some sleep. I awoke several times last night--slept well from about 4 to 7am.

2557

Did some dancing today--and felt better having done so. I was a bit logy during class--but think the four days not moving/dancing are to blame. Have to figure out how to do some dancing every day--or chase down some other activity such as handball.

I awoke a few times last night--finally dropped off for several hours early in the morning. Took my medications and fell back to sleep--finally made it up and went out for a sandwich. Came back and napped for a while--then left for dance class (and a Frap along the way).

Dance class was a bit bigger than usual--that was good. Nice to have classes that are well attended--rather than only 3-4 people at the end.

Lots of dancing coming up--workshops, dances, classes and more.

It's early right now--much earlier than my regular bed time. Guess I'll continue to watch an episode of Wallander--he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and it's starting to show in his work and activities. Not the most wonderful thing for me to watch--but now I have to find out what happens to him.